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P104 SUC

1997 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

138,006 mi
Last recorded138,006 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 SUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 138,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 138,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 132,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 120,466 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 113,258 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 113,258 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2021 106,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 99,987 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 94,263 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 87,774 miles

Both front wings corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2018 87,774 miles

Both front wings corroded

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2016 80,773 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 80,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 75,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2015 75,207 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 72,060 miles

some corrosion/pitting both n/s and o/s/r brake pipes between flexies = BOTH N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.5 MM

Pass 21 Dec 2012 66,034 miles

offside main metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 21 Dec 2012 66,033 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside main metal brake pipe corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 24 Nov 2011 64,587 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 52,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 52,321 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 49,094 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,701 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 46,603 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 45,580 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 44,902 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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P104 SUC is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P104 SUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P104 SUC registered?

P104 SUC is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P104 SUC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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